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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Colombo to Nilgala

Composite routes from Colombo to Nilgala

Cheapest
2 h 30 min
Car
143 km.
from $7

Transport providers

Airlines

Cinnamon Air

Phone:
+94 11 2 475 475
Website:
cinnamonair.com/
Plane from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$293.48–$413.04

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Fort Station to Kandy
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$0.71–$2.17

Bus operators

National Transport Commission

Phone:
0112587372
Email:
Website:
ntc.gov.lk/
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.98–$1.85

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Colombo to Nilgala?

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Nilgala is to train which costs $5.98 - $8.70 and takes 3h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colombo to Nilgala?

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Nilgala is to fly which takes 1h 28m and costs $326.09 - $467.39 .

Is there a direct flight between Colombo and Nilgala?

Yes, there are direct flights between Colombo and Nilgala; these take 30 min and cost $293.48 - $413.04 .

How far is it from Colombo to Nilgala?

The distance between Colombo and Nilgala is 149 km. The road distance is 143.5 km.

How do I travel from Colombo to Nilgala without a car?

The best way to get from Colombo to Nilgala without a car is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs $5.98 - $8.70 .

How long does it take to get from Colombo to Nilgala?

It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Colombo to Nilgala, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Colombo to Nilgala?

The best way to get from Colombo to Nilgala is to fly which takes 1h 28m and costs $326.09 - $467.39 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $5.98 - $8.70 and takes 3h 3m, you could also bus, which costs $5.98 - $8.70 and takes 4h 43m.

Can I drive from Colombo to Nilgala?

Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Nilgala is 144 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Colombo to Nilgala.

Where can I stay near Nilgala?

There are 1099+ hotels available in Nilgala. Prices start at $24.57 per night.
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